Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
India, Nepal
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Terrestrial
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root bark
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
पीले अदरक
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Yellow Ginger
Care of Bing Cherry and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.